5.7 for yotes?

[Lone spur]

I'm just curious if any one has tried using the 5.7x28 on yotes. I know many people have used a 22mag and since the 5.7 is similar to a 22mag topped with a better bullet, it should work. Obviously, one would be limited in range, say 150yrds. I'm in the process of putting together a new 223 AR pistol for next season and I keep seeing the 10.5" barrel 5.7 uppers and can't help but like the idea. Definately not route I'll take in the end but I figure somebody must be using one already.

[mcwoodduck]

I was looking at one as a rifle and realized it was the same as my 22 Hornet and the hornet works great for Coyote.
Good luck.

[valvesinmyhead]

It is more than a 22mag. More energy at 150yds than a Mag at the muzzle. This round interests me as well. I have a Mag and a 221fb don't know if I need a Hornet or 5.7x28mm type round.


Name: .224 Cal, CCI MaxiMag HP
Ballistic Coeff: 0.100
Bullet Weight: 40
Velocity: 1875
Target Distance: 100
Scope Height: 1.500
Temperature: 70
Altitude: 500

Ballistic Data
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  Range  Elevation  Velocity   Energy     ETA         Drop      Max Y  10mph Wind Deflect
  0 yds   -1.50 in  1875 fps   312 fpe  0.000 sec    0.00 in  -1.50 in    0.00 in
 25 yds    0.17 in  1705 fps   258 fpe  0.042 sec    0.33 in  -0.51 in    0.40 in
 50 yds    1.09 in  1546 fps   212 fpe  0.088 sec    1.42 in  -0.22 in    1.50 in
 75 yds    1.11 in  1402 fps   175 fpe  0.139 sec    3.41 in   0.34 in    3.39 in
100 yds    0.00 in  1277 fps   145 fpe  0.195 sec    6.52 in   1.26 in    6.25 in
125 yds   -2.44 in  1172 fps   122 fpe  0.257 sec   10.96 in   2.61 in   10.00 in
150 yds   -6.46 in  1090 fps   105 fpe  0.323 sec   16.98 in   4.48 in   14.66 in
175 yds  -12.30 in  1028 fps    94 fpe  0.394 sec   24.83 in   6.95 in   20.10 in
200 yds  -20.11 in   978 fps    85 fpe  0.469 sec   34.65 in  10.09 in   26.22 in


Name: .22 Hornet 35 V-Max
Ballistic Coeff: 0.109
Bullet Weight: 35
Velocity: 3100
Target Distance: 100
Scope Height: 1.500
Temperature: 70
Altitude: 500

Ballistic Data
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  Range  Elevation  Velocity   Energy     ETA         Drop      Max Y  10mph Wind Deflect
  0 yds   -1.50 in  3100 fps   747 fpe  0.000 sec    0.00 in  -1.50 in    0.00 in
 25 yds   -0.69 in  2886 fps   647 fpe  0.025 sec    0.12 in  -0.57 in    0.14 in
 50 yds   -0.14 in  2682 fps   559 fpe  0.052 sec    0.50 in  -0.47 in    0.64 in
 75 yds    0.10 in  2487 fps   480 fpe  0.081 sec    1.18 in  -0.28 in    1.50 in
100 yds   -0.00 in  2300 fps   411 fpe  0.112 sec    2.21 in   0.01 in    2.75 in
125 yds   -0.52 in  2121 fps   350 fpe  0.146 sec    3.66 in   0.44 in    4.49 in
150 yds   -1.52 in  1950 fps   295 fpe  0.183 sec    5.58 in   1.03 in    6.69 in
175 yds   -3.09 in  1788 fps   248 fpe  0.223 sec    8.09 in   1.82 in    9.50 in
200 yds   -5.39 in  1637 fps   208 fpe  0.268 sec   11.31 in   2.88 in   13.02 in

Name: 5.7 x 28mm 40gr V-Max
Ballistic Coeff: 0.200
Bullet Weight: 40
Velocity: 2600
Target Distance: 100
Scope Height: 1.500
Temperature: 70
Altitude: 500

Ballistic Data
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  Range  Elevation  Velocity   Energy     ETA         Drop      Max Y  10mph Wind Deflect
  0 yds   -1.50 in  2600 fps   600 fpe  0.000 sec    0.00 in  -1.50 in    0.00 in
 25 yds   -0.57 in  2495 fps   553 fpe  0.029 sec    0.17 in  -0.56 in    0.11 in
 50 yds    0.02 in  2391 fps   508 fpe  0.060 sec    0.67 in  -0.43 in    0.39 in
 75 yds    0.22 in  2291 fps   466 fpe  0.092 sec    1.57 in  -0.19 in    0.97 in
100 yds    0.00 in  2193 fps   427 fpe  0.126 sec    2.88 in   0.17 in    1.81 in
125 yds   -0.67 in  2097 fps   390 fpe  0.161 sec    4.65 in   0.66 in    2.90 in
150 yds   -1.81 in  2003 fps   356 fpe  0.197 sec    6.88 in   1.29 in    4.22 in
175 yds   -3.48 in  1912 fps   325 fpe  0.235 sec    9.65 in   2.09 in    5.84 in
200 yds   -5.77 in  1824 fps   295 fpe  0.275 sec   13.04 in   3.08 in    7.83 in

[mcwoodduck]

Due to the size of the round it would be easy for Ruger to do the M77/22 frame in it.
It would just need a rotary mag for it.